Medical Technologist (Microbiology, Days)

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) in the Microbiology department at IDEXX, you will be a key contributor at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. You will perform laboratory testing that helps veterinarians diagnose and treat pets. You will join a fast-paced work environment that encourages teamwork and quality while offering opportunities for personal growth. This is a full-time role with competitive benefits.

IDEXX reference laboratories is a global network united by a shared commitment to enhancing pet care where the true strength in our name is the people behind it. Our reference laboratories make it possible for our customers to discover more with our unrelenting commitment to innovation, personalized support, guidance, and expertise while providing the most complete and advanced menu of diagnostic tests along with technology and tools.

In This Role:

• You will use automated analyzers, microscopes, and other laboratory diagnostic tools to perform analyses and tests that diagnose animal illnesses, injuries, and diseases in support of veterinarian animal treatment.

• You will perform diagnostic tests on blood, urine, fecal, or pet biopsy samples that we receive in our lab by the thousands, every day.

• You will set up and run lab tests,m read and release results according to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

• You will specialize in  Microbiology

• Processing clinical samples for the identification of bacteria and fungi using automated and manual methods.

What You'll Need To Succeed:

• Ideally, you will have 3+ years' experience working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting up, running, reading lab tests, and operating laboratory equipment (microscopes and/or clinical diagnostic analyzers)

• You have experience using a microscope to review slides, identify the various elements of a sample, and release results.

• You have a positive attitude and love to bring that energy into the lab every day to support your colleagues

• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

• You concentrate on the details and can work reliably and precisely

• You have a great sense of team spirit and responsibility

• You possess a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  A 2-, 3- or 4-year degree in a Science-related field is preferred.

• It is not required to work in our lab, but if you were a Veterinary Technician (RVT, LVT, CVT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT or MT), this experience and education would be a plus.

• Able to meet the physical requirements that go with working in a lab - standing and sitting for extended periods, phone & computer use, extended reach, lifting up to 50lb, and specific vision ability - close, color, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• This is a laboratory, so there is potential exposure to biohazards, agents known to cause zoonotic diseases and hazardous chemicals.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Rate targeting: $28 - 34 / hour, with some flexibility depending on experience

• Opportunity for annual cash bonus

• Opportunity for performance-based annual merit increase

• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day

• One

• 5% matching 401k

• On-the-job training and career advancement opportunities

• Additional benefits include but are not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, an employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more!

Schedule:

• The hours for this position are Sunday

• Thursday 9:30 am

• 6 pm

• The shifts and hours may vary slightly depending on business needs.

• Four 10-hour days may be considered, but weekend coverage is important in this role

• Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

This Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) position will be based out of our Memphis TN location.

Does this sound like an opportunity for you?  Apply today!

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